Social Sciences PhD

The PhD programmes are closely linked to our growing and dynamic research culture. Students will benefit from engaging with highly qualified academic staff, working alongside a portfolio of dynamic and...Read more

Social Sciences PhD

Postgraduate research in the School of Social and Political Sciences is informed by the expertise of our team of academics, who have long-standing links to industry, government, research organisations...Read more

Social Sciences PhD

Our aim is to produce both fundamental and applied research of exceptional quality. The Department of Social Sciences comprises the disciplines of communication and media studies, criminology and social...Read more

Social Sciences PhD

The School of Social Sciences has a strong focus on both applied and theoretically informed research on contemporary social issues and policy. Research is grounded in the disciplines of: Politics and...Read more

Social Sciences PhD

Studying for a PhD with UEL’s School of Social Sciences will push you to the limit - and you’ll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff. Our research consistently delivers improved...Read more

Human Sciences Integrated PhD

The Integrated PhD combines PhD research with a programme of structured research, professional and subject training. The programme typically takes 4 years (compared to 3 years for a non-integrated PhD programme). ...Read more

Health and Social Science PhD

In the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences we conduct research in areas such as midwifery, nursing, leadership and dementia, as well as humanisation, nutrition and social work. We collaborate with colleagues...Read more

Social Sciences PhD

Our PhD programme is characterised by a strong focus on research training leading to theoretically-informed research that advances academic and policy debates.
There are different options of study:
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School of Humanities and Social Science Postgraduate Research Opportunities (PhD)

This research helps ensure that our learning is positioned at the vanguard of developments in the field and that you have an opportunity to study alongside leading experts. You will be mentored and supervised...Read more

Integrated Study (Social Sciences) PhD

This four-year PhD programme is designed for individuals wishing to develop advanced knowledge and skills in social science research design and methods through a mixture of coursework and independent...Read more

Human Sciences PhD

The Human Performance Centre acts as a research and enterprise hub for sport, exercise and nutrition sciences. A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different...Read more

German Studies (Social Sciences) PhD

The main research areas: Germany in comparative European context; the politics and policies of unified Germany; Political parties in Germany and in a comparative context; transitional politics and the...Read more

Social Sciences PhD

Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies can offer supervision for a range of research degrees. These include: Art and Design, Digital Design and Technologies, Film, Media and Music, Humanities (PhDs...Read more

Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences PhD

This programme will offer research students the opportunity to address a substantive social science question using advanced quantitative methods. Students, working with their supervisors, will develop...Read more

Medical or Human Sciences PhD

This course will give you the opportunity to conduct a substantial independent research project, leading to an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. Research is an important part of medicine. ...Read more

ESRC PhD Studentships in the Social Sciences in the Midlands Graduate School

The Midlands Graduate School is an accredited Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). One of 14 such partnerships in the UK, the Midlands Graduate School is a...Read more

Information, Communication and the Social Sciences DPhil

The DPhil (doctoral) programme in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences provides an opportunity for highly-qualified students to undertake cutting edge multidisciplinary Internet-related research. ...Read more

Social Sciences PhD

This PhD programme provides a route for students to carry out their own research project: an investigation that will eventually contribute to the field of knowledge within the educational and social sciences. ...Read more

Social and Policy Sciences PhD

Student carries out a supervised programme of research at the leading edge of their chosen subject. From an initial proposal, students design and conduct a research programme under the direction of one...Read more

Gender Studies (Social Sciences) PhD

This course explores the social structures and discourses of gender – our expert faculty offer guidance and supervision through a wide range of research projects. Students could work on topics such as:...Read more